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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Bachelor of Biomedicine (Degree with Honours)Informal specialisationYear: 2020

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Overview

The Honours degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is a one-year, full-time course of advanced study (25%) and research (75%). Completion of Honours allows students to continue onto higher degree study (eg PhD) and provides intensive practical training in current experimental techniques, the opportunity to develop oral and written communication skills and the experience of working in an active, multidisciplinary research environment. Most students start their studies at the beginning of Semester one (February), although mid-year entry (August) is also a possibility. Entry is by merit and open to Science/Biomedical graduates who have completed a major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (or related discipline), and obtained an average of at least 3rd class Honours in their third year.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Ability to identify major advances in biomedical research
  • Demonstrated skills in writing about research and data using a scientific style of writing
  • Ability to communicate research and data in oral presentations
  • Ability to read scientific articles and apply critical assessment to the content
  • Demonstrate understanding of experimental design and statistics
  • Demonstrated ability to generate research data

 

Last updated: 18 December 2020

Structure

100 credit points

The Honours program consists of 100 credit points completed over 12 months full time (or part time equivalent) comprising of two (2) Advanced Coursework subjects and a Research Project.

To be awarded Honours with a specialisation in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, students must successfully complete the following:

  • BCMB40002 Advanced Studies in Biochemistry (25 points)
  • Biochemistry Research Project (75 points) (BCMB40009 and BCMB40010 or BCMB40011 and BCMB40012)

There are no elective subjects in this Honours program.

Subject Options

Coursework Component

Students must complete 25 credit points of advanced coursework subjects. This is achieved by enrolling in the following subject in the appropriate semester.

Code Name Study period Credit Points
BCMB40002 Advanced Studies in Biochemistry
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
 25

Research Component

Students must complete a total of 75 credit points of research across the duration of the Honours program.

Students who commence in February (start year) will complete:

Code Name Study period Credit Points
BCMB40009 Biochemistry Research Project Part 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
June (On Campus - Parkville)
 25
BCMB40010 Biochemistry Research Project Part 2
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 50

Students who commence in August (mid year) will complete:

Code Name Study period Credit Points
BCMB40011 Biochemistry Research Project Part 1
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 50
BCMB40012 Biochemistry Research Project Part 2
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 25

Links

https://biomedicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/departments/biochemistry

Last updated: 18 December 2020